The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund Grant

The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund provides financial assistance to Hispanic students in North Carolina through scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500. Aimed at recent high school graduates of Hispanic/Latino descent, these scholarships help alleviate college tuition costs. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and participate in community service. Preference is given to foreign-born applicants or their children, supporting their pursuit of higher education.

Established a charitable fund at the Triangle Community Foundation to benefit Hispanic students in North Carolina. The high cost of college tuition is often a major challenge for students when considering a college education. The NCHCF awards annual scholarships between $1,000 to $2,000 to help students pay for their college education. Scholarship recipients are recent graduates of North Carolina high schools who are of Hispanic/Latino descent. Recipients of the NCHCF scholarship must enroll in a degree program at a community college or a 2 or 4-year college/university and be committed to public service and community development.

Eligibility

A four-year cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
2 letters of recommendation from a high school teacher, principal, pastor, employer, or other community leadersRecipients will be chosen based on family economic need, community involvement, academic achievement, volunteerism, and leadership.All applicants and scholarship recipients may re-apply for up to 3 years.To obtain a renewal, the recipient must provide the NC Hispanic College Fund Committee with a renewal application, an official transcript and proof of enrollment for the following academic year prior to the start of the new school year.